Plant Health Care Technician

Job overview

The Plant Health Care Technician role is onsite in Naperville, IL, with travel expectations up to 25%. Compensation is $20–$23 per hour. The position supports The Davey Tree Expert Company’s tree care professionals and its horticultural and environmental services. The technician diagnoses plant health issues, applies fertilization and pest management treatments, and monitors results. The work helps maintain the health of trees, shrubs, and lawns while keeping customers informed about diagnoses, services, and progress.

What you'll do

• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas
• communicate diagnoses and prescribed pest control and fertilization services to customers
• monitor plant health and treatment results
• operate, maintain, and drive a truck and sprayer
• complete the company’s plant health care technician training program and required safety courses upon hire.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

plant health care technician

tree care

plant health

fertilization

pest management

customer education

sprayer equipment

up to 25% travel

naperville il

davey tree

$20–$23/hour

horticulture

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• job-specific equipment and safety gear
• 401(k) with company match
• discounted stock purchase options
• group health plan
• referral bonus
• career development program.

Why this role

Benefits include paid time off and holidays, equipment and safety gear, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase options, group health plan, referral bonuses, and career development opportunities.

About the employer

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.